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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why no email from Principal Taylor admonishing the violence? Why no reinforcement that such behavior is not going to be tolerated at Churchill? Same for the Blake Principal.

Every offender needs consequences. There needs to be clear messaging or what’s the point of rules?[/quote]

I am a Churchill parent and we did receive an email a few hours ago. It did not tell me anything that was not already in this thread, but I am not sure why you don't think it is being addressed at the schools.

Winston Churchill High School Families and Community:

I am writing to let you know about a serious incident that occured at Winston Churchill High School, during the Boy’s Varsity Basketball game vs. Blake High School on January 31.  An altercation during the last two minutes of the contest between players from each team moved into the Churchill stands, and led to a chaotic scene as game personnel, chaperones and administration separated the players.  We are dismayed and disappointed by the behaviors displayed in this incident which do not represent the R.A.I.S.E. Core Values of MCPS Athletics, nor the values and expectations of Winston Churchill High School and our Churchill Athletics program.

I am working very closely with the principal of Blake High School, Montgomery County Public Schools Athletics, the Montgomery County Public Schools Office of Teaching, Learning and Schools and the athletics specialists at both schools to conduct a collaborative and thorough investigation into what transpired during the game. In addition to interviews with involved individuals, videos will be reviewed to ensure a comprehensive and appropriate response. This investigation began immediately following the game and is ongoing at this time.  We will be identifying all coaches, athletes, and fans who participated in this incident and will be taking actions to address their actions in alignment with the MCPS Code of Conduct and the rules and regulations that govern MCPS Athletics. Additionally, along with ensuring accountability and appropriate apologies, restorative practices will be initiated as appropriate to support students and staff as they recover from this incident.

We appreciate the staff members and administrators who were able to quickly restore calm to the situation and then move all of the teams to safe locations and assist in the orderly dismissal of the spectators.  This is an unfortunate incident and we will work hard with our staff and student athletes to ensure that in the future we can all live up to the values of athletic sportsmanship, respect and character that we hold for everyone at Winston Churchill High School.  If you have any further questions or concerns, please call the school at 240-740-5400.

Sincerely,

John Taylor

Principal[/quote]

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